rev·e·la·tion

rev·e·la·tion
/ˌrɛvəˈleıʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 [count] : a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known

The book includes many shocking/startling revelations about the mayor's personal life.

damaging personal revelations

The revelation that she was a drug user was not a surprise to me.

2 [count] : an act of making something known : an act of revealing something in usually a surprising way

Revelations by the newspaper caused a scandal.

— often + of

His outburst was a revelation of his true character.

The revelation of her gambling problem followed her bankruptcy.

3 [singular] : something that surprises you

Her talent came as a revelation. [=was completely unexpected]

— often + to

The movie was a revelation to me. I didn't know he was such a good actor.

4 : a sign or message from God
[count]

a divine revelation

[noncount]

a prophecy made known by revelation


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Rev|e|la|tion — «REHV uh LAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of making known: »The revelation of the thieves hiding place by one of them caused their capture. Revelation of serious unrest in the army has an added significance (London Times). 2. the thing made known:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|e|la|tion — «REHV uh LAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of making known: »The revelation of the thieves hiding place by one of them caused their capture. Revelation of serious unrest in the army has an added significance (London Times). 2. the thing made known:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev´o|lu´tion|iz´er — rev|o|lu|tion|ize «REHV uh LOO shuh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to change completely; produce a very great change in: »The automobile and radio have revolutionized country life. The new chief of police says he will revolutionize that… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|ca|tion — «REHV uh KAY shuhn», noun. the act of revoking; repeal; canceling; withdrawal: »the revocation of a law. SYNONYM(S): revoking, rescinding, annulment. ╂[< Latin revocātiō, ōnis < revocāre; see etym. under revoke (Cf. ↑revoke …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|lu|tion|ar|y — «REHV uh LOO shuh NEHR ee», adjective, noun, plural ar|ies. –adj. 1. of a revolution; connected with a revolution: »In considering the policy to be adopted for suppressing the insurrection, I have been anxious and careful that the inevitable… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|lu|tion — «REHV uh LOO shuhn», noun. 1. a complete overthrow of an established government or political system: »The American Revolution from 1763 to 1783 gave independence to the colonies. Geria, after the Revolution, got free primary and secondary… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|lu|tion|ize — «REHV uh LOO shuh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to change completely; produce a very great change in: »The automobile and radio have revolutionized country life. The new chief of police says he will revolutionize that department. 2. to cause …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|e|la|tion|ist — «REHV uh LAY shuh nihst», noun. 1. a person who believes in divine revelation. 2. a person who makes a revelation …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|lu|tion|ise — «REHV uh LOO shuh nyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ised, is|ing. Especially British. revolutionize …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|o|lu|tion|ist — «REHV uh LOO shuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. a person who advocates, or takes part in, a revolution: »There is nothing of the rebel or the revolutionist about him (Harper s). –adj. = revolutionary. (Cf. ↑revolutionary) …   Useful english dictionary

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